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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

ART'S RED GARTER, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-4222.

Nov. 9, DJ and karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Nov. 10, Dawna Crocker and Rosie Whitman, acoustic rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Nov. 11, Sarah Dion Brooks, jazz piano, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Nov. 13, Fondue and Brew Night with Jesse Kennemer on acoustic guitar, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Nov. 9-10, J'Villians, classic rock country, blues, jazz, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, open jam, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

CLIMATE CITY BREWING, 509 Southwest G Street, Grants Pass, 541-479-3725. Tuesdays, Salsa/Bachata Party, 7-9 p.m., with Latin dance lesson at 7 p.m., dancing 7:30-9 p.m., no partner necessary, $5.

COCINA 7 TAQUERIA, 132 Blodgett Road, Williams, 541-846-6666. Thursdays, open mic, 7 p.m., sign-ups start at 5 p.m. No cover.

DOUBLE TAPS TAPROOM AND CRAFT SPIRITS, 945 N.E. D St., Grants Pass, 541-916-8475. Nov. 9, EdenVale wine tasting, 5-6:30 p.m.; Nov. 15, Whiskey Education Tasting, 5:30-7 p.m.; Tuesdays, Trivia Night, 6-7:30 p.m. No cover.

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THE G SPOT, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. Thursdays, open mic with B Wishes, 7-11 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, karaoke with Jammer Dave, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

G STREET BAR AND GRILL, 125 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-5427. Nov. 9-10, Saucy, classic and contemporary rock, funk, disco, 8 p.m.- midnight. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Nov. 10, Will Moore, indie, alt rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

IRON OAR, 915 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-479-3881. Saturdays, pool tournament, 7 p.m., $6 entry.

JD'S SPORTS BAR AND BREWERY, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-0383. Nov. 9-10, Flat Patty, hard rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. Nov. 9, Jim Lesher and Western Express, country, country rock, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 10, Mike Brons, acoustic covers from the 70's, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. Nov. 9, Rogue Rage Duo, Delta blues, 9 p.m. $5.

MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Fridays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

RASCALS BAR & GRILL, 20275 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-9303. Nov. 10, Funqdaqit, hip hop, funk, alternative, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5.

RIVER'S EDGE, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Scott Head or David Modica, acoustic rock, blues, jazz, folk guitar, 5:30- 8 p.m. No cover.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Nov. 9-10, Rock Candy, classic rock, soul, blues, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Nov. 10, Diva Drag Show, doors open 7 p.m., $10, proceeds help local veterans; Sunday-Wednesday, karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke 3-7 p.m., hip hop DJ Niko, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Nov. 8, Jacksaphine, 9 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 9, Ras Gabriel, reggae, rock, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Nov. 10 Latin Dance Night with DJ Fluffy, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Nov. 11, open mic with Ambur Rose, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Nov. 9, Phil King, acoustic classic rock, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE WHAMMY BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-479-0910. Nov. 15, open mic jam, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Nov. 10, Tim Mitchell, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Nov. 9-10, Comedy Night, with Marc Yaffee and Adam Stone, doors open 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., $7 advance, $10 at the door; Nov. 14, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 15, acoustic bluegrass Americana jam, 6-9 p.m; Tuesdays, Mike Brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m.

WOLF CREEK INN, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. Nov. 9, "Time of Your Life," dinner theater with Top Hat Theatre, 6-8 p.m, $12-$30; Nov. 10, "Time of Your Life," dinner theater with Top Hat Theatre, 7-9 p.m, $12-$30. Both shows sold out.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE RIVER LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. Nov. 11, T Sisters, folk-Americana, roots-pop, $12 advance, $15 door; Nov. 14, Andy Coe Band, psychedelic jam band, $12 advance, $15, door. Doors open at 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m., unless otherwise noted; tickets at the door or online.

BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820. Nov. 11, Neck of the Woods, Pound, Undertows, 7-10 p.m., all ages show until 10 p.m., $5.; Nov. 13, Atriarch, Vouna, Exilansis, 7-10 p.m., all ages show until 10 p.m., $5.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Nov. 8, David Pinsky, acoustic blues, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 9-10, Nick and Shae, jazz, blues, standards, 8-11 p.m.; Nov. 15, Doug Warner, acoustic, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Tuesdays, open mic with Robbie Dacosta, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, Magic Night, 6-9 p.m.; Thursdays, dart tournament, 7:30 p.m., game night, 8 p.m.; Sundays, Celtic music, 2-5 p.m. No cover, unless noted.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Nov. 10, True Reactions, (formerly T.C. and the Reactions), R&B, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. Nov. 8, Petunia and The Vipers, hillbilly swing, 1920s steam punk, 9 p.m., $10; Nov. 10, Random Rab, chillwave, 9 p.m., sold out.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Saturdays through Wednesdays, Ken Hart, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, John Hollis, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

CATTLEMEN'S, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-582-1631. Nov. 9, Funk Dub, reggae, dub, glitch hop, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays and Thursdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Nov. 9-10, Comedy Night with opener Chase Mayers and headliner Brad Tassel, 8 p.m., $10, karaoke after comedy.

THE EDGE NIGHTCLUB & PATIO, 25 S. Riverside, Medford. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ dance music, 10 p.m. No cover.

4 DAUGHTERS IRISH PUB, 126 W. Main St., Medford, 541-779-4455. Saturdays, Jug of Punch, Irish music, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Nov. 8, Latin Night, bachata class, 8- p.m., social dance, 8:30-10:30 p.m., $7; Nov. 9, Mercy, featuring Lynda Morrison, 8 p.m.-midnight; Nov 13, Ashland Blues Society jam with Spence Brothers, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Nov. 15, bachata class, 8- p.m., social dance, 8:30-10:30 p.m., $7. No cover, unless noted.

HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. Nov. 17, Latino Night, with DJ Coco, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover,

THE HOMESTEAD PUB , 119 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0644. Nov. 10, Rickishane, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

HOWIEE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. Nov. 9, The Rogue Underground, funk, soul, rock, with Jared Gutridge and Bryan Hills-Oliver opening, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

IPUB, 137 E. Main St, Ashland, 541-482-8572. Wednesdays, karaoke, 10 p.m. No cover.

J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. Nov. 9, Brass Alibi, classic rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

EFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-622-8190. Sundays, open mic with The Robbie Dacosta Trio, blues, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. Nov. 8, open mic and jam, 9 p.m.; Nov. 10, Hippie Death Cult, Breaker Breaker, Greenstone Trio, 9 p.m.; Nov. 13, Precious Child, Thrillsville, Debbie Dale's Drag Attack, 9 p.m. Cover charges vary.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Nov. 9, Eclektrik Jazz Trio, 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.; Nov. 10, Doug Warner, blues 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Nov. 14, La Baguette House Band, 10 a.m.-noon. Cover charges vary.

LOFT BRASSERIE, 18 Calle Guanajuato, Ashland, 541-482-1116. Nov. 15, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. Nov. 9, Jon Galfano wirth Rick Bolz, acoustic rock, 8 -10 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. ; Nov. 8, The Hasslers, alt country, Americana, 9 p.m.; Nov. 9, Black Sheep Brass and Burnside, 9 p.m.; Nov. 15, Elena Leona, 7:30-10 p.m.; Nov. 17, Daniel Nickels, 9 p.m.; Sundays, Corner Boys, Irish, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9 p.m. No cover.

OSMO'S ALEHOUSE, 522 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-816-4422. Nov. 16-17, Art Beertzar, artisan and crafters gift show, 9 p.m. No cover.

PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. Nov. 9-10, Hog Wild, classic rock, soul, blues, 9 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays and Thursdays, open jam night, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Tuesdays and Fridays, free line dance lessons, 7-9 p.m., no cover.

SMITHFIELDS PUB & PIES, 23 S. Second St., Ashland, 541-482-7437. Mondays, Robbie Dacosta and Friends, rockabilly, blues, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 9-11:30 p.m.; Thursdays, trivia, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Nov. 9, Cascade Crescendo with Big Water and the Ride, Americana, roots rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $15.; Nov. 14, The Jauntee, 9 p.m-midnight, $10; Nov. 16, Jenny Jahlee soul-funk fusion, with Jupiter's Beard, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Nov. 17, World's Finest, roots rock, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, $15.

THE TOP, 23 S. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-5055. Sundays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m.; Tuesdays, bingo, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Nov. 8, Pete Herzog, backporch blues, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Nov. 13, Trivia, 6:30-8 p.m.; Nov. 15, Jon Galfano with Rick Bolz, soft rock, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. Nov. 8, Craig Martin and Friends, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 9, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Nov. 10, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Nov. 11, Jim Quinby, 6-8 p.m.; Little Thom's open mic, 8-11 p.m.; Nov. 12, Blue Notes, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 13, Justin Gordon and the AAA All-Stars, 8-11 p.m.; Nov. 15, Neil Young Birthday Bash, 7:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Nov. 9, Bryan Teal, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. Nov. 10-11, Wine Club Release Party, noon-5 p.m., with appetizers and music by David Modica, 1-4 p.m.

Jackson County

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Nov. 8, Turnipseed Trio, New Orleans jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 9, Bishop Mayfield and Friends, R&B, funk, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 10, Stolen Moments,jazz standards, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 11, Savanna, folk, rock, soul, reggae, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 14, Rod Petrone, classical guitar, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 15, Jeff and Jeffri, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Nov. 17, Cider Celebration, sparkling wines and ciders, noon-4 p.m.; Nov. 24, Thanksgiving Open House, with wine, appetizers, decorations, noon-4 p.m., $25, RSVP required.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Nov. 8, Open the Door for Three, Irish music, 7-9 p.m., $20 advance, $22 door.

JAXON VINEYARDS, 5709 Hughes Road, Medford, 541-512-1514. Nov. 17-18, Holiday Cellar Sale, appetizers, hospitality, noon-5 p.m.

KRISELLE CELLARS, 12956 Modoc Road, White City, 541-830-8466. Nov. 8-11, Tempranillo Celebration, with food pairings and activities: Nov. 9, 4-7 p.m., Nov. 10, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. with Grant Ruiz playing Spanish guitar 2-5 p.m., Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Nov. 10, Band du Pays, swing, 7:30-9:30 p.m., with free swing dance lesson at 7 p.m., $10; Dec. 4, Jefferson Classical Guitar Society,6-8 p.m. No cover.

ROXY ANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Nov. 9, Karen Lovely, blues, blues rock, roots, 6-8 p.m., $10; Nov. 11, The Millward Trio, light rock, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Nov. 9, Doug Warner and Greg Frederick, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 10, Charles Guy and Linda Powers, Spanish, flamenco, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 14, Shae and Nick, blues, jazz, standards, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

SCRATCHDOG STRINGBAND, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557. Innovative bluegrass from Portland. Tickets $15.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 15, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-476-5426. Folk, bluegrass, old-time, country, jam session for pickers and singers of all levels. Free.

COMMUNITY DRUMMING CIRCLE 6-7 p.m. Nov. 16, Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate. Open to the public; bring a drum if you have one. Free.

WILLIE WATSON AND CHARLIE PARR, 8 p.m. Nov. 30, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316 roguetheatre.com. Country-blues, folk, for 21 and over only. $20.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m Dec. 2, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Violinist Alexander Sitkovetsly joins orchestra to perform Mendelssohn, plus works by Horton and Dvorak. Tickets $15, $22, $30, $37, $45.

DWEEZIL ZAPPA, 8 p.m. Dec. 5, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316 roguetheatre.com. Rock guitarist performs choice cuts, for 21 and over only. $40 general, $50 and $60 reserved.

THE KINGSTON TRIO, 8 p.m. Dec. 6, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316 roguetheatre.com. Folk, for 21 and over only. $40 general, $50 and $60 reserved.

Jackson County

ANNA TIVEL WITH JUSTIN GORDON, 7 p.m. Nov. 8, Headwaters Building, 84 Fourth St, Ashland, annativel.bpt.me. Folk, Americana, bluegrass. $15.

LEFT EDGE PERCUSSION, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Percussion quintet plays "Joseph Bertolozzio's "Tower Music," originally written for the Eiffel Tower. $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time students.

SARA TONE AND BRIGHTSIDE BLUE, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 9. Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N. Ashland, 541-482-3776. Healing music, tea and art. $15.

RUSSIAN STRING ORCHESTRA, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, , SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Stringplayers from Russia perform works by Elgar, Bekmambetov, Dvoark. $35-$53, with discounts for full-time students, Oregon Trail Card holders and those 19-35.

HARVEST FAMILY MUSICAL CELEBRATION, 7-11 p.m. Nov. 10, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N. Ashland, 541-482-3776. Music by Steven Rousch Band, Hari and Band, Pedro Vadhar. Suggested $10 donation, no one turned away.

YOUTH SYMPHONY OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Craterian Theater. 23 S. Central Ave., Medford; 3 p.m. Nov. 11, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-858-8859. Program includes works by Rossini, von Weber, Jacobs, Glinka, Grieg and Brahms. $10 general, $5 students; tickets at Paddington Station in Ashland, Artistic Piano in Medford, at the door.

SOUTHERN OREGON CONCERT BAND, 3 p.m. Nov. 11, Central Medford High School, 815 S. Oakdale Ace., Medford, 541-324-0404. Patriotic music and poetry in honor of Veterans Day. Free.

WINDSONG, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 17. Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N. Ashland, 541-482-3776. Southern Oregon folk, rock singer songwriter CD release. $5 teens, $10-$20 adults, CDs $15.

MUSIC FOR TWO PIANOS, 3 p.m. Nov. 18, North Medford High School, 1900 Keene Way Drive, Medford, 541-734-4116, jcconcerts.org. Pianists Alexander Tutunov and Brian Hall perform a variety of music. $25.

BABY BASH, 8 p.m., Nov. 18, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Rap, for ages 18 and older, with Josia, Cream Mob and Angelo Florez, opening. Tickets $15 early bird, $30 general advance, $60 meet-and-greet swag bag, $38 door, cash only.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Violinist Alexander Sitkovetsly joins orchestra to perform Mendelssohn, plus works by Horton and Dvorak. Tickets $15, $25, $31, $36, $42, $53, in Medford; $36, $48 Ashland.

Douglas County

3 LEG TORSO, 7 p.m. Nov. 10, First Presbyterian Church, 823 S.E. Lane Ave., Roseburg, 541-236-2566. Violin, cell, accordion trio performs original compositions based on modern chamber music, tango, klezmer, Latin and gypsy music. Tickets $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 students; sold at While Away Books and at the door.

VETERANS DAY CONCERT, 3 p.m. Nov. 11, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. UCC Symphonic Band and Roseburg Concert Chorale perform rousing patriotic favorites and traditional selections. Admission $10 general, free for students and veterans.

JAZZ INSIDERS AND FRIENDS, 3 p.m. Nov. 18, Whipple Fine Arts Centerstage Theatre, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4693. UCC faculty jazz trio presents original and traditional jazz selections, with guest artists from the UCC faculty and jazz community. $10 general, free for students.

"MUSIC FROM THE ROYAL WEDDING," 7 p.m. Nov. 20, First Presbyterian Church, 823 S.E. Lane Ave., Roseburg, 541-440-4693. Umpqua Chamber Orchestra, UCC Chamber Choir perform selections from Harry and Meghan's wedding, including works by Boyce, Warlock and Rutter, plus Mozart's "Magnificat." $10 general, free for students.

Northern California

SEFFARINE, 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1336, dnaca.net. Ensemble plays traditional Arabic and Andalusian pieces, compositions influenced by Spanish flamenco, Persian classical and American jazz. Tickets $12-$18.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"I HATE SHAKESPEARE," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9-10, North Valley High School, 6741 Monument Drive, Grants Pass, 541-479-3388. Student Nik Johnson directs this fast-paced introduction to The Bard, with a modern twist, plus zombies, a talking cow and Jerry Springer. Tickets $5 general, $4 students.

"DECISION HEIGHT," 7 p.m. Nov. 9-10, Nov. 16-17, 2 p.m. Nov. 10 and Nov. 17, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-474-5710. The story of friendship and self-discovery among several women training to be Air Force Service pilots during World War II.. $12 adults, $8 seniors and students; sold at Oregon Books, GPHS bookkeeper, at the door.

"TIME OF YOUR LIFE," 6 p.m. Nov. 9, 7 p.m. Nov. 10, Wolf Creek Inn, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. Nov. 9, "Time of Your Life," dinner theater with Top Hat Theatre, 6-8 p.m, $30 adults, $12 children; Nov. 10, "Time of Your Life," dinner theater with Top Hat Theatre, 7-9 p.m, $30 adults, $12 children. Both shows sold out.

"MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays,Nov. 30-Dec. 16, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Kris Kringle, who gets a job as Santa at Macy's department store, ends up in a court competency hearing with a little girl's belief in Santa at stake. Tickets $15, or $12 each for groups of 10 or more; Nov. 29 preview is $5; Dec. 6 is pay-what-you can.

"THE NUTCRACKER BALLET," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 2 p.m. Dec. 16, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22, 2 p.m. 23, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-4641, gpnutcracker.org. Holiday classic about a girl who is given a remarkable nutcracker and dreams of a prince and a fantastical adventure. In Section A, $20 all seats; in Section B, $15 adults, $12 youth and seniors; Dec. 15 performance is $15 all seats.

DINNER TO DIE FOR, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Interactive murder mystery dinner theater. $30, reservations required.

Jackson County

"SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS," 8 p.m. Nov. 8-9, 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 10-11, Black Box Theatre, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca@sou.edu. Spiritual seekers confront their inner demons during a silent retreat and find their vow of silence at odds with their need to connect. $20 general, $15 seniors, $5 students.

"INTO THE WOODS," 8 p.m. Nov. 8-10, Nov. 15-16, 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 17, 2 p.m. Nov. 18, Main Stage Theatre, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca@sou.edu. A cavalcade of fractured fairy tales set to music by Stephen Sondheim, answers the question about happily ever after. $20 general, $15 seniors, $5 students.

THE SECOND CITY — MADE IN AMERICA, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Comedy improv and satire on the nation's peculiarities and foibles. $32, $35, $38.

DANCING WITH THE ROGUE VALLEY STARS, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 10. North Valley High School, 1900 . Keene Way Drive, Medford, dwtrvs.com. Eleven couples perform 2-minute dance routines in a variety of styles, to raise money for Sparrow Clubs of Southern Oregon. Matinee is $15 adults, $5 children; evening show is $25 preferred, $20 reserved.

"ROSENCRANTS & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 11, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Tom Stoppard play tells the story of Hamlet from the point of view of Hamlet's school chums, exploring question of identity and illusion. $27-$34.

"PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE," 8 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Nov. 11, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904. $22-$36.

"WALTER CRONKITE IS DEAD," 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 18, plus 2 p.m. Nov. 10, Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland, ashlandcontemporarytheatre,org. Two women of opposite political stripes are stranded together at an airport and shape their ideas on community, culture and motherhood. Tickets $18, at Paddington Station in Ashland, Grocery Outlet in Medford, online and at the door.

"BLOOD WEDDING," 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through Nov. 18, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, 541-415-0394, theatreconvivio.com.A bride-to-be's upcoming wedding is jeopardized by the arrival of her former lover, resulting in a clash of values, wills and old grudges. $15 general, $12 seniors, $10 students; Oct. 31 preview is half-off for those who arrive in costume.

"EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME)," 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 21-Dec. 31, (no shows Nov. 22, Nov. 26) Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. A small company of actors lead a fast-paced, comedic tour through the holidays. $25-$39.

"THE VICTORIAN NUTCRACKER BALLET, 7 p.m. Nov. 24, 3 p.m. Nov. 25, North Medford High School, 1900 N. Keeen Way Drive, Medford, 541-772-1362. Dance Arts Academy and Medford Civic Ballet present holiday classic about a girl who is given a remarkable nutcracker and dreams of a prince and a fantastical adventure. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children.

"WILLY WONKA," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 3 p.m. Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m Dec. 13-14, 3 p.m Dec. 15, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Musical about five children and their families who visit Willy Wonka's chocolate factory and a world of pure imagination. $24 adults, $12 students.

Douglas County

"THE NUTCRACKER BALLET," 3 p.m. Nov. 18, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-7700. Eugene Ballet Company presents story of a young girl's journey to a magical land. Tickets

"CHARLES DICKENS WRITES A CHRISTMAS CAROL," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 23-Dec 16 Betty Long Unruh Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, www.uact-theatre.com. On Christmas Eve, Charles Dickens argues, berates and battles with the characters he's trying to write about. $6-$13; tickets go on sale Oct. 26.

POPVICH COMEDY PET THEATER, 7 p.m. Nov. 30, 3 p.m. Dec. 1, The Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek 541-863-5000, thegrandvictoriantheatre.com. Jugglers, acrobats and a furry, feathered and hooved cast of performers, $30.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

YOUNG MASTER GARDENERS, 11:30 a.m.-noon and 3-4 p.m. Nov. 14, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Kids learn all about flower bulbs. Free; morning program for 5 and younger, afternoon for 6 and older.

SENSORY FRIENDLY GYM, 10 a.m.-noon, Nov. 17, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. For children with special needs, with visits with Canine Angels, followed by open swim. Free.

W.I.L.D. — WILDERNESS INTEGRATED LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 18, Williams, contact info@williamscommunityforestproject.org. Outdoor educational program for children to develop physical and social skills, love and respect for woodlands. By donation. Contact to register.

BABY RHYME TIME, 11-11:45 a.m. Thursdays, Grants Pass branch library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-956-2059, 541-301-1537. Parents and babies up to 24 months meet for nursery rhymes and playtime. Free.

YOUTH SKILLS PROGRAM, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays, Grants Pass, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays in Williams, 707-481-3403, thesharpeningstone.com. Wilderness education for ages 7-9 and 10-13, with games and activities to help youth experience nature. $30 per student per day; registration in one-month blocks only.

Jackson County

EXPLORE THE MAGIC HARRY POTTER EVENT, 2 p.m. Nov. 17, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Activities, games, cosplay, LEGO building, special offers and give-aways. Free admission.

KID TIME CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, 106 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-9922, www.kid-time.org. Interactive exhibits and classes that promote imagination and cooperative play. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $6-$10.

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, www.scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering, other Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; admission $10-$12, free for kids

ART

Josephine County

FIRST FRIDAY LIVE, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 7, downtown Grants Pass, 541-450-6180, facebook.com/grantspassfirstfridaylive. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For November: Carla Griffin at US Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St.; Kathleen Headley at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Photographs by Donna Torres, through November.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Hand-drawn Christmas ornaments by Judy Davidson, through Nov. 30.

GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Artwork by members of Brushstrokers, through November.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. "All the Love We Cannot See," contemporary oil paintings by Allen Smith exploring the artist's wonder at the existence of our being and depth of human spirit, through Nov. 9.

THE HIVVE, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass. "Reflections," paintings by Paul Silas Trapp that challenge viewers' approach to viewing art, standards of color theory, rules of perspective and scale, through November.

ILLINOIS VALLEY FINE ARTISTS, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Rogue Community College Belt Building, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-6351. Artists work in all media, with Gene Drake available for lessons.

MY LITTLE CORNER CAFE, 130 S.E. G St., Grants Pass. "iMind," shaped paintings by Claudia Marchini that create a contemplative space for consideration of modern life and our growing reliance on technology and the growing "cloud" of information, through November.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Freedom," artwork exploring the question of art's power to affect lives and the world. Nov. 11-January. Reception 2-4 p.m. Nov. 11, with live music, hors d'oeuvres buffet, wine tasting, $5.

26 SWORDS TATTOO, 214 N.W.Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1141. "Brick by Brick Collective Art Exhibition" original pieces of art by Jayme Goodwin, a tattoo artist from California, with prints and originals available for purchase.

UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. "The Isles of Amnesia," hypnotic paintings of memory by Paul James Cunningham, through November.

WISEMAN GALLERY, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-956-7481. "The Chromatic Image," artwork of Debra Gardner Abarca, Vince Carl and Karen Staal, through Dec. 6.

Jackson County

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 16, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 7, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, 877-PLAN-ART. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

AMERICAN TRAILS, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2553. Indigenous arts and crafts, Native American jewelry and wildlife art, ongoing.

ART AND SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-326-6960. Watermedia paintings by Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass that focus on abstraction, through November.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ART PRESENCE, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759. "Holiday Treasures," through Dec. 30, with Shan Lollis featured through Nov. 25, Gathering of Angels featured Nov. 30-Dec. 30.

ART SALON, 2 p.m. Nov. 25, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Monthly program in which local artists discuss the evolution of art and present digital photos of their work. Nov. 25 is painter Gabriel Mark Lipper.

ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. "Through Our Eyes: Reflections on Nature," interpretations of nature by watermedia artists Janette Brown and Katherine Dron, guitar series and intuitive pieces by Bridget Reynolds, through November.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. "Rogue Valley Views," woodworking, furniture and paintings, through November.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118.

CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Art Building, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. "Koan" by M.a.z.; "Acts of Gradual Progression," by Sheila Lam and Bridget Quinn; "Feminine Strength" by Madelein Farmer, Clee Ferris and Syd Rvinsky; "Interphalangeal Floras" by Megan Ross and Syd Rvinsky; "Spoon Theory" by Milo Violet; "Sketch" by introduction to drawing students, through Nov. 29.

GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Faces, Hidden and Revealed," through November.

GALT GALLERY, 40 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-625-4014. "Animals of the Spirit" through November.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. "Animal Crackers," two- and three-dimensional work honoring animals, by Wayne Armstrong, Don Ajello, Laurel Bustamante, Steven Dewey, Penelope Dews, Bab Wague Diakite, Claire Duncan, Marly Eidsness, John and Robin Gumaelius, Carol Ingram, Pamela Kroll, Betty LaDuke, Jhenna Quine Lewis, Gabriel Mark Lipper, Barbara Masey, Robert Schlegel, Karen Staal, Wataru Sugiyama, Millie Whipplesmith Plank, Aggie Zed and Stan Peterson, through -Dec. 31.

HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. Work by Thomas M. Houston, Russell Chathan, Stephen McMillan and others, through November.

NIMBUS, 25 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-3621. Contemporary paintings, glass, wood, ceramics and jewelry by gallery artists, ongoing.

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. "Tiger Lily," images by Heinz Danzberger, through November.

PONY ESPRESSO COFFEE HOUSE & CAFE, 175 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-482-2583. Paintings by Mera Oliveria, through November.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Southern Oregon Impressions," pastel and watercolor paintings by Marilyn Hurst, through Nov. 16; new work — acrylic, assemblage, clay, mixed media, mosaic, oil, paper collage, pastel, photography, watercolor — by 37 gallery members, through Dec. 20.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Terrain: The Space Between" work by Vija Clemins, Judy Ofadd and Ed Ruscha, from the collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation; "Field Burns," solo exhibition by Patrick Collier; "Outland About," work by Carl Diehl and Susan Murrell, through Jan. 5.

SHEPHERD'S DREAM, 629 A St., Ashland, 541-708-5439. Acrylics on canvas by Linda J. Dixon and other Rogue Valley artists, through November.

STUDIO A.B, 621 A St., Ashland, 541-482-2253. New work by Ann Di-Salvo and Bruce Bayard, ongoing.

STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, studio151ashland.com. Mixed media, sculptural work, wall art, through November.

Douglas County

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. Visual Arts Faculty Show, through Dec. 6.

DOUGLAS COUNTY MUSEUM, 123 Museum Drive, Roseburg, 541-957-7007. The Joe Burgess Collection of vintage and replica bicycles, tricycles and pedal toys from 1870s through 1970s, through January 2019. Admission $8.

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Found in the Wilderness," locally crafted furniture and artwork by Oregon artists; "Angles," group juried exhibit; "The Unlimited Journey," work by Jan Horn; "The Beginning of Time," work by Kim Kimmerling; "A Fresh Star,t" work by Sutherlin middle school students, through Dec. 12.

LITERARY

Josephine County

POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 9, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems on the theme "What's Happening Now." Free, donations welcome.

AUTHOR SIGNING, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 10, Oregon Books and Games, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Lance Nevis shares "Animal Rain," a combination story and coloring book.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1 p.m. Nov. 13, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass (use door between the cleaners and the church), 541-441-4907, writerkate@mail.com. Writers share their writings on the theme Gratitude. No membership fee, donations welcome.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. Dec. 4, Brookdale Independent Living, 1357 Redwood Circle, Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, doranne@yourbodybook.com, www.aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

JOY LUCK BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 2-3:30 p.m. first and third Thursday, Countryside Village, 1700 Kellenbeck Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-7665. Long-time book discussion group reads and discusses one book per month; fifth Thursday is a no-host lunch outing.

Jackson County

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m. Nov. 8, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Nicole Chung presents her biography "All You Can Ever Know." Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m. Nov. 8, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Jan Wright presents "Oregon Outcast: John Beeson's Struggle for Justice for Indians, 1853-1889." Free.

AUTHOR READING, 5 p.m. Nov. 9, Art Presence, 206 E. Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-941-7057. Sharon Mehdi presents her books "Eleanor Bobbin" and 'the Great Grandmother." Free.

WRITERS GUILD OF ROGUE RIVER, 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 10, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-321-5215. Writers of all genres write and critique one another. Free.

RANDOM FANDOM BOOK CLUB, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 10, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford. Discussion of "Vlkogbrothers" books by John Green.

AUTHOR TALK, 2 p.m. Nov. 10, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Dan Coyle presents his latest book "Love Forever: Marriage and Family." Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 2 p.m. Nov. 11, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Jan Wright presents her book "Oregon Outcast: John Beeson's Struggle for Justice for the Indians 1953-1889." Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m. Nov. 12, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Sharon Dean presents her novel "Leaving Freedom." Free.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book group reads "Alan Turing: the Enigma" by Andrew Hodges. Free.

POETRY NIGHT, 6-7 p.m. Nov. 14, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 6541-855-1994. Share original poems, works by a favorite poet or enjoy listening to others. Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Nov. 16, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "Go Set a Watchman" by Harper Lee.

AUTHOR MEET-AND-GREET, 2-4 p.m. Nov. 17, Ruch Library, 7919 Highway 238, Ruch, 541-7899-7438. Local authors of fiction, poetry, nonfiction and children's book meet the public, share their books. Free,

AUTHOR TALK, 4 p.m. Nov. 24, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. the Rev. Thomas Murray Richmond presents "Wrestling with the Word," a book of sermons he has preached. Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 27, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group. Free.

SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 28, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group reads "Smilla's Sense of Snow" by Peter Hoeg. Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 11 a.m. Dec. 1, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Laura Doyle presents "My Child, As You Grow Older: The Coloring Book." Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 2 p.m. Dec. 1, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Pamilla Formeller presents her Christmas story "Miracle on Fifth." Free.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. Dec. 4, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Readers share about what they're reading.

AUTHOR TALK, 2 p.m. Dec. 8, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Sharon Dean and Clive Rosengren present their books "Leaving Freedom" and "Martini Shot." Free.

PHOENIX LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 2 p.m. Dec. 13, Phoenix Library, 510 W. First St., Phoenix, 541-535-7090. Book discussion group. Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 2 p.m. Dec. 15, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Mike Walters presents his science fiction novel "The Rogue River Incident: Case XI Book I." Free.

FAIRS/ FESTS

Josephine County

HOLIDAY GIFT AND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL, noon-7 p.m. Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 10, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-660-4772. Vendors sell a variety of handmade gifts, arts and crafts, clothing and accessories, Christmas decor and sweets. Admission $1.

WANDERING REEL TRAVELING FILM FESTIVAL, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, 2 p.m. Nov. 18, Barnstormers Theater, 112 Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.org. Two collections of short films, "Moments in Time" on Saturday, "Outsiders" on Sunday. $10 per screening.

Jackson County

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 9, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, rogueriverkeeper.org. Happy hour and silent auction (5 p.m.), presentations and films about nature, conservation, activism, environmental justice (6 p.m.). $20 general, $15 students, $10 children, $59, includes membership, pint glass and drink ticket.

ASHLAND CULINARY FESTIVAL SIP, SAMPLE AND TASTE, noon-5 p.m. Nov. 10-11, Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, ashlandchamber.com. Includes chef and junior chef competitions, vendors with samples, demonstrations. Admission $30-$40 per day, $45-$50 for both days, $15 for youth.

CHRISTMAS

Josephine County

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 23, Fifth and G streets, Grants Pass. Community caroling, family activities, lighting of community Christmas tree, Santa's arrival. Free.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, 5 p.m. Nov. 24, Chevron parking lot, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Community gathering with tree lighting, caroling, cocoa, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Free.

ROGUE WINTERFEST — GALA & AUCTION, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 30, Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-890-5472, roguewinterfest.org. Buffet with local wines and fine entertainment, auction of decorated trees and art, to benefit children, adults and families with mental health needs in Josephine County. Sold out.

ROGUE WINTERFEST — GOLDEN SOCIAL, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 30, Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-890-5472, roguewinterfest.org. Holiday displays and tree viewing, seasonal entertainment, light appetizers and desserts for ages 55 and older only. Tickets $5, advance reservations required; benefits children, adults and families with mental health needs in Josephine County.

ROGUE WINTERFEST — WEEKEND EVENTS, 10 a.m.-4 pm. Dec. 1-2, Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-890-5472, roguewinterfest.org. Holiday displays, tree viewing, Southern Oregon Adventure display, seasonal entertainment, family activities and games, Santa and Mrs. Claus. Admission $5 adults, $3 children 4-7 and seniors 55 and older, free for kids 3 and younger, $20 for a family pass for up to six family members.

CHRISTMAS PARADE, 6 p.m. Dec. 1, K to G streets, Grants Pass, 541-450-6180. Floats, baneds, yuletide displays and entertainment. Free.

ROGUE WINTERFEST — CULINARY CHRISTMAS CLASSIC & AUCTION, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 3, Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-890-5472, roguewinterfest.org. Food and beverage samples from area restaurants and caterers, wineries, breweries and distilleries, plus decorated trees, live entertainment, silent auction. Tickets $65, advance reservations required.

Douglas County

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 5:30-9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 5:30-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 18-Jan. 1, River Forks Park, Roseburg, 541-637-5742, uvfestivaloflights.com. Walk- or drive-through 90 light displays, plus Holiday Village (Thursday-Sunday), giant nutcracker, visits from Santa, cider and souvenirs. $10 per car; wagon rides $5 (Thursdays through Sundays)

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 2, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-440-4359. Vendors sell a variety of hand-crafted items. for the holidays. Admission $4-$5, free for 12 and younger.

Oregon coast

HOLIDAY LIGHTS, 4-9:30 p.m. Nov. 22-Dec. 31, Shore Acres State Park, 89039 Care Arago Highway, Coos Bay, 541-756-5401, 541-888-3732, shoreacres.net. Walk-through display of lighted gardens, garden house with refreshments and entertainment. Admission is a $5 parking fee per vehicle, cash or checks only.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

TURKEY TROT, 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 22, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. 2-mile fun run/walk and 5k races, with check-in at 7:30 a.m. Run/walk is $5 per peron, $20 per family; 5k is $15 per person.

Jackson County

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon, Nov. 14, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-773-6536, 541-774-8679. "Oregon Outcast, John Beeson: Indian Rights Activist," the 11th in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

FIRST FROST CELEBRATION, 5-10 p.m. Nov. 17, Ashland Ice Rink, 95 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-488-5340. Discount skating (5-7 p.m.), hockey exhibition, figure skating performances, DJ music during recreational skate (7:30-10 p.m.), Toys for Tots collection, snacks concessions.

GINGERBREAD JUBILEE COMMUNITY TOUR, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 17-18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 19, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-799-8195, ext. 303, craterian.org. View gingerbread creations. Admission $3.

ECSTATIC KIRTAN, 7 p.m. Nov. 18. Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N. Ashland, 541-482-3776. With Bhagavan Das Maha Bhakti. $20 suggested donation.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. The Brothers Reed, through Nov. 11; Price is Right Live Stage Show, Nov. 24-25; karaoke, Tuesdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2500 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Quarter Craze Benefit for Santa's Workshop, Nov. 17.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. Karen Lovely, Nov. 11; The Brothers Reed, Dec. 29.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Pacific Northwest Tattoo Expo, Nov. 9-11; Super Diamond, a Neil Diamond Tribute, Nov. 17; Civil War Viewing Party, Nov. 23; Holiday Wine & Spirits Fair, Dec. 8; Jo Koy, Dec. 15; Brian McKnight, Jan. 19; Kevin and Caruso's Magique, March 9; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Williams & Ree, Nov. 17; Civil War Party, Nov. 23; The Oak Ridge Boys, Dec. 7-8; UFC 231 Viewing, Dec. 8; Comedy on the Coast, Dec. 14-15; Josh Turner, Jan. 18-19; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. BOSTXY, Nov. 10; Festival of Trees, Dec. 4; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; Trivia Night, Tuesdays and Thursdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Bret Lucich and Paul Biondi Experience, Nov. 9; Paul Reiser, Nov. 10; Miles to Go Quintet, Nov. 16-17; Civil War Tailgate Party, Nov. 23;Olem Alves & Inner Limits, Nov. 23-24; Laryssa Birdseye, Nov. 30-Dec. 1; lounge entertainment, ongoing.


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